I would never want to sew w/o my serger....clothes anyway. But I don't use it for quilts...made a long cabin once and IMHO I think it was overkill on the seams...I personally don't think it's needed. But if all you want is to resew a small seam area. check your machine feet... I usually don't sew outside the box...don't experiment much. One day however I did just out of curiosity. Low and behold there is a foot made to overcast the seem edges!!! Who knew?!!! Personally I wouldn't use it to do a whole garment but if it's just a mend I think it would suit your needs just fine...especially if you don't garment sew much...sergers can get pricey.